Lew Wolff’s expertise includes developer, hotel owner, baseball executive, education adviser, so if anyone epitomizes the term Renaissance man, Wolff would be that person. Wolff has co-owned or developed some of the most iconic buildings in downtown San Jose, and now he is providing expertise and advice to help launch new hotels in downtown San Jose and downtown Oakland. Wolff’s current interests also include the Yavneh Day School in Los Gatos. This news organization recently sat down to talk to Wolff about his views on an array of topics.
Q: How do you assess the commercial real estate market in Oakland?